New Mercenary Troops System in Age of Empires Mobile

Ever dreamed of witnessing Joan of Arc leading Roman Centurions into battle, or Hannibal Barca commanding Japanese Samurai to sack Rome? With the latest update to Age of Empires Mobile, your dreams can become reality thanks to the new Mercenary Troops system.

Upon reaching level 26, players will unlock the Mercenary Camp structure, enabling them to contract and recruit powerful units from various factions. Not only can you hire these mercenaries, but you can also unlock and upgrade tech to enhance their prowess on the battlefield. To sweeten the deal, you can secure your first mercenaries for free through a new event that's currently live.

The Mercenary Troops system introduces a diverse array of units including Byzantine Cataphracts, Swiss Pikemen, Persian Immortals, Indian Battle Elephants, Roman Centurions, Egyptian Chariot Archers, Japanese Samurai, and Korean Archers. Each of these units comes with tech upgrades that amplify their already impressive battlefield abilities.

Blood MoneyThe addition of the Mercenary Troops system evokes memories of Total War games, where I fondly recall overwhelming my enemies with hordes of hired swords in Rome: Total War and Medieval II. However, this feature might be divisive; some players may view it as disrupting the game's balance.

Only time will tell how well the Mercenary Troops system integrates into the player experience. Perhaps we'll even see unique units like the historical Landsknechts added in future updates. We'll have to wait and see.

If you're eager to dive in and need guidance on the best heroes to unlock, check out our comprehensive guides for Age of Empires Mobile. Our tier list ranks all heroes by power, helping you distinguish the strong from the weak.